Athyrium filix-femina (L.) Roth

Common lady fern, Subarctic lady fern, Lady fern, Ladyfern

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Highly variable in appearance over its range, Subarctic lady fern is typically a large, clustered fern, 2-3 ft. tall. Its light-green color and twice-pinnate fronds with finely toothed leaflets create the illusion of a dainty fern, despite its large size. Stems are greenish-yellow to red.

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